Sunday, August 30, 2009

{ Q Family }

It could not have been a more beautiful day in Denver last Saturday! The perfect day for a fun family shoot! We had a lot of fun wandering around this park and getting some great shots. This little man is constantly on the go. We played in a skate park, climbed trees, ate acorns and almost managed to catch a crawfish in the nearby pond. It was a lot of fun following him around. I'm amazed that he made it out of there with a still clean white shirt! Whew!

I had a blast! I hope you enjoy some of my favorites from the shoot!








Tuesday, August 18, 2009

His first and my last first day of school.... :(

The day finally came...there was nothing I could do to stop it. I've tried...believe me! He was sooo excited! I came downstairs ready to walk out the door and my little, ahem...big boy, came up to me and said, "Mom, I'm all ready. I have my clothes on, my shoes on, my backpack, my lunch....and I'm ready to go to schooooooooooooool"! (add squeal here)

I of course grabbed my camera and we were on our way. We went straight to the room and waited in the hall to be greeted by his teacher. As soon as the door opened he was on his way. I kept bugging him to turn around and look at the camera. He cooperated up to a point, then he was ready for me to stop with the pictures.

He went in and put his snack and drink in the snack basket, then went over to his cubby to put his lunch and empty backpack away. I just stood back, helpless or at least not really needed. Why do I have to raise my kids to be so darn independent. At this point, he had already found a seat at the table and began his activity. I don't think he would have even noticed I was still there if I wouldn't have gone over to kiss him goodbye and tell him I'd see him later. At least he was still willing to give me a kiss. :)

I did fine until I got into the car and drove about 2 miles away. It hit me...this is the first time
in 9 years that I've spent the day ALONE. He's been my little buddy for the past 4 years. This is my new life...I hope I'm up for it.






Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Summer Baseball

Our little guy played on his very first Baseball team this summer! He was so much fun to watch. So serious... and I'm proud to say, he has some of that good competitive spirit! I opted to do my own pictures this year, instead of going with the regular team/posed pics. I love some much more to catch him in the moment and get those great faces and action shots! My parents were in town for his last game and both him and my nephew (also on the team) played like CHAMPS! Here are some of my favorite shots from the last game!